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For Immediate Release Contact: Patrick Harris Director of Media Relations Ohio Credit Union League pharris@ohiocul.org 800-486-2917

League Employee Retires After 36 Years

of Dedication to Ohio Credit Unions

Dublin, Ohio (June 26, 2008) – When it comes to the Credit Union Movement in Ohio, Ohio Credit Union League Special Projects Manager John Rowley is an encyclopedia of knowledge, statistics, and history.  On a night when the League recognized his more than 36 years of service, Rowley shared his thoughts on the past, present, and future of credit unions in Ohio and thanked his colleagues for what he said has been a thousand-mile journey that began with a single step.

“I have had the unique opportunity to work in an industry whose philosophy of ‘People Helping People’ is the same as mine,” stated Rowley in his official notice of retirement.  “I have strived to be of service to everyone I have worked with by being friendly, helpful and reliable. These are the qualities I hope people will remember me by.”

Rowley’s legacy at the League includes serving under seven different League presidents and working at three different League locations in Columbus. His many roles included overseeing education outreach for credit union management, staff, and volunteers and he is recognized statewide for his leadership in training and development of credit union staff.  Most recently, Rowley served as the voice of small credit unions in the state, listening to the needs of Ohio’s smaller credit unions and advocating on their behalf.  He has also been instrumental in the success of the League’s annual credit union conventions.

“The respect John has gained across credit unions both statewide and nationally is a testimony to his sense of responsibility, professionalism, and class that have long been his calling cards as a League employee,” said OCUL President Paul Mercer.  “His lighthearted personality will truly be missed, and his knowledge and passion is impossible to replace.”

Rowley’s retirement will allow him to fulfill his desire to be a “full time husband, father, and grandfather.”  Much of his retirement will be spent traveling with his wife Cynthia, including to their favorite destination, Sedona, Arizona.

Said Rowley, “The Ohio Credit Union League has been my home for many years and I will truly miss being part of the wonderful future that it has in store.” 

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The Ohio Credit Union League, with offices in Dublin, is a state trade association representing 438 credit unions. Credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions owned and democratically controlled by their members. Ohio credit unions provide savings, loans, and other consumer financial services to their 2.6 million members. To learn more, visit www.OhioCreditUnions.org.